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One-third of Iran missile arsenal destroyed - Reuters

Mar 27, 2026, 13:25 GMT+0

The United States can confirm with certainty that it has destroyed about one-third of Iran’s missile arsenal, while the status of another third remains unclear, according to people familiar with US intelligence, Reuters reported.

Bombing likely damaged, destroyed or buried part of the remaining missiles in underground sites, the sources said, adding Iran still holds a significant inventory and may recover some weapons after the fighting.

Iran has kept firing missiles and drones, including strikes on the United Arab Emirates, showing it retains operational capability despite weeks of US and Israeli attacks.

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Steel plants hit in separate US, Israeli strikes - Guards media

Mar 27, 2026, 13:16 GMT+0

The United States and Israel struck major steel plants in Khuzestan and Mobarakeh in Isfahan in separate attacks, Iran’s Fars news agency, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, reported on Friday.

The report said the power facility at the Mobarakeh steel complex was also hit, adding that emergency teams were dispatched to the sites.

Iran turns back two Chinese ships in ‘unusual move’ - WSJ

Mar 27, 2026, 12:05 GMT+0

Iran turned back two Chinese container ships from the Strait of Hormuz in an “unusual move,” the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

The vessels, operated by state-owned COSCO, reversed course near Larak Island close to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, according to ship tracking data and crew accounts cited in the report.

The move comes as Iran tightens control over the key waterway, with some ships still attempting to pass through narrow channels in recent days.

Russia helps Iran identify strike targets, German minister says

Mar 27, 2026, 11:58 GMT+0

Germany’s foreign minister accused Russia on Friday of helping Iran identify potential strike targets during the war.

Johann Wadephul said Moscow was providing information to Tehran and warned that the conflict was linked to the war in Ukraine.

“Russia is evidently supporting Iran with information about potential targets,” he said, adding President Vladimir Putin was seeking to divert attention from Ukraine.

China backs Pakistan mediation, says talks key to restoring Hormuz transit

Mar 27, 2026, 11:40 GMT+0

China said on Friday that peace talks in the Iran war would help restore normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and voiced support for Pakistan’s role as a mediator.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said talks were “no easy task” but would be “conducive to restoring normal navigation” in the strategic waterway.

China and Pakistan also agreed to promote a ceasefire, protect non-military targets and ensure the safety of shipping routes, according to a Chinese statement.

Egypt, US discuss regional tensions, call for diplomacy

Mar 27, 2026, 11:32 GMT+0

Egypt’s foreign minister and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed regional developments amid escalating conflict and stressed the importance of diplomacy, Egypt’s foreign ministry said on Friday.

The two sides reviewed bilateral ties and exchanged views on the widening conflict, as well as issues including Gaza, Sudan and Lebanon.

Egypt’s minister stressed the need to prioritise diplomatic solutions and support efforts by countries including Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan to reduce tensions and end the war.